This workshop is your tool kit to start your independent practice in the wonderful art of hair suspension.
This 15-hour workshop includes lecture-based theory in anatomy, joint mobility, postural health, core and pelvic floor health, hair hang history, and sensory management (yes, hair hang hurts!).
This workshop also includes applied training in physical preparation, hair knot technique (how to tie your hair), rigging considerations for hair hang, and progressions for working towards self-suspension (hanging all your body weight from your hair).
The workshop comes with hair knot equipment, a step-by-step illustrated hair knot guide, a video tutorial, and a digital handbook.
Registration
Students must have a regular movement practice that involves the whole body and is practiced a minimum of three times a week (circus, dance, yoga, martial arts, gymnastics etc.) Understanding of the deep core and pelvic floor muscles is encouraged. Having an understanding of rigging foundations for aerial arts is an asset.
Each student’s hair must be: healthy, medium-to-thick density, minimum armpit length when pulled straight, not chemical treated (dyes, perms, relaxers) and free of permanent/semi-permanent physical applications (extensions, braids, locks etc). All hair textures are welcome.
The student must be able to comfortably invert their hair (by doing a forward-fold for 1-2 minutes), and brush and overhand braid with confidence. See access notes for alternatives.
Students must have good spinal health, free of injury and vulnerability.
Students must enter into this workshop expecting “slow gratification”—patience and consistency is required to reap the rewards of a safe and sustainable hair hang practice.
Students are required to fill out our intake form so we can determine if hair suspension is a good fit for you. Registration is not guaranteed.
If you DO NOT meet these requirements but are willing to work towards meeting the criteria, please check our website here to contact us.
https://necenterforcircusarts.org/about/intro-to-hair-suspension-a-holistic-course/
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